Kenya is in discussions with China to convert a dollar-denominated railway loan into Chinese yuan. This move aims to leverage lower interest rates in China compared to the United States, potentially saving Kenya money and helping to alleviate its high risk of debt distress.

• The loan was taken to construct a $5 billion high-speed railway, one of Kenya's largest infrastructure projects.
• John Mbadi, an aide to Finance Minister John Mbadi, confirmed the talks to Reuters.
• Kenya has been actively seeking ways to reduce its debt, following deadly protests last year over tax hikes.